An alert has been sounded in Kerala in view of the intelligence input, according to which Lashkar-e-Taiba had infiltrated into neighbouring Tamil Nadu. The police officials were also directed to intensify vigil and searches.

According to an official release, state DGP Loknath Behera on Friday directed district police chiefs to keep utmost vigil in the state. It added that special vigilance should be maintained at bus stands, railway stations and airports and also places where people gather in huge numbers.